Thursday night's American Conference matchup between Florida Atlantic and North Texas featured a strong candidate for fumble of the year.

Following a 28-yard pass from Tayven Jackson to Dalton Carnes, the Mean Green had an opportunity to break a 24-24 tie before the half with a field goal or perhaps even a touchdown with 27 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

On the next play, Jackson flipped a short pass to Jahiem White out of the backfield. White made a dash toward the first-down marker, then attempted a hurdle toward the line to gain.

However, FAU defensive back Travis Jackson hit White as he was in the air, causing the ball to pop loose. White did not get out of bounds before losing the ball and the carom went back onto the field, recovered by defensive lineman Tycoolhill Luman.

FAU took over at its 34-yard line with 11 seconds left before halftime. That didn't give the Owls much time to do anything else but attempt three short passes before ending the half on a deep throw that fell incomplete.

Both FAU and North Texas came into the game with 5-2 records but the Mean Green are 3-0 in conference play, while the Owls are 2-1.

White, a senior transfer from West Virginia, had an outstanding first half, rushing for 104 yards on 9 carries, highlighted by a 59-yard run. But that fumble is the play that will stand out, especially if the Mean Green ends up taking their first conference loss of the season.